- Rose-painted calathea
Botanical name: goeppertia roseopicta ‘dottie’
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: about a ft and a half in height and in width
Bloom time: spring, summer, fall
Hardy zone: zones 9-12
Flower color: white/purple
Foliage color: red/black/green/pink/purple
Growth rate: reaches full maturity in first growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: shade garden, container plant
Light needs: less than 3 hours of sun per day
Special features: medical benefits
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between waterings
Fertilizing instructions : use 10-10-10 after planting and repeat once a month throughout the growing season
Best time to plant: year-round
Best type of soil: organic potting soil
Companion plants: monstera, philodendron,
Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested
Invasive species: no
